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Econo Lodge Regina

6.4 | Fair | #20 out of 22 hotels in Regina
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Off Trans-Canada Hwy, free breakfast, pet friendly, good rates, mixed room reviews

Pros
  • Free Wi-Fi, free continental breakfast, free parking
  • Numerous guests were pleased with the level of customer service they received
  • The hotel's rates were found to be reasonable and low
  • Some lodgers were satisfied with their clean and well-maintained rooms
Cons
  • Some guests reported worn rooms and poor Wi-Fi signals
  • The hotel's breakfast was limited with no hot items according to some reviewers
Freebies
Free Wi-Fi
Free Breakfast
Free Parking
Editor's Review
Updated Jan 22, 2014
Overview
Located just off the Trans-Canada Highway and about an 8-minute drive from Regina's city centre, the Regina Travel Inn is geared towards road travellers who require an economical and pet-friendly hotel with a free breakfast, extended kitchen amenities and easy highway access

Each of the hotel's air-conditioned guest rooms offers free Wi-Fi, cable TV, a coffeemaker, a mini-fridge and a desk. Hair dryers are available upon request. Rooms with a microwave or kitchenette and a separate bedroom are also available, as are smoking, non-smoking and wheelchair-accessible rooms.

The hotel also offers free coffee in the lobby, guest laundry, a free continental breakfast, free parking and a free shuttle to Casino Regina (pleased contact the hotel for details). Dogs are permitted free of charge. 

Casino Regina is roughly a 7-minute drive from the hotel, while Victoria Square Shopping Centre can be found 4 minutes away by car. The University of Regina is about an 8-minute drive away and Regina International Airport (YQR) is a 15-minute drive away. (All distances and travel time estimates: Google Maps)

Verified with a front desk agent: Free Wi-Fi, free parking, dogs permitted free, wheelchair accessible. (Call Date: January 15, 2014)

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The Good
The majority of the reviews sourced for this analysis within the last year (2013) were positive, with compliments going to the hotel's staff, rates, location and rooms.

The hotel's staff were the source of many compliments by reviewers, who found them friendly, helpful, accommodating and efficient.

Numerous guests were pleased with the hotel's rates. They described them as economical, reasonable, great and low.

The hotel's location was convenient for several lodgers. They found it close to shopping, restaurants, highway access, Casino Regina, Costco, the airport and gas stations.

Some travellers were satisfied with their accommodations. They described their rooms as clean, quiet, updated and well maintained, with comfortable beds. It should be noted, however, that some guests criticized their lodgings (see below).
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The Bad
While the majority of reviews consulted for this analysis were positive, there were some common complaints about the rooms, the breakfast and noise transfer.

Although several guests were satisfied with their clean and comfortable rooms, some lodgers were disappointed with their accommodations. They reported worn carpets and bathrooms, dated decor, poor Wi-Fi signals and a lack of toiletries.

The hotel's breakfast was a disappointment for some travellers. They described it as limited and skimpy, with no hot items or fruit and a crowded seating area.

Noise transfer was an issue for a few guests. They reported noise from guests in adjacent rooms, noisy in-room air conditioning and noise from the parking lot in the morning.
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Booking.com guest reviews rated the hotel 7.2 out of 10 from 21 reviews.

Expedia.ca guest reviews rated the hotel 2.8 out of 5 with a 79% recommendation rate from 19 reviews.

TripAdvisor.com guest reviews ranked the hotel #26 of 27 Regina hotels with an average rating of 2.5 out of 5 from 17 reviews.

The author called the hotel on January 15, 2014 to verify some information.
Editor's Analysis by Erin H.
Analyzed by Erin H.
Erin loves to travel, and considers it her personal mission to help fellow travellers get the inside scoop, both good and bad, on Canadian Hotels.
Guest Reviews
Rated by Guests
6.4 / out of 10
"Fair"
Ranked by Guests
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20 / out of 22
hotels in Regina

The average guest rating for Econo Lodge Regina is 6.4 out of 10 based on 318 reviews from past guests. This average guest rating ranks Econo Lodge Regina at #20 out of 22 hotels in Regina.

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1735 Prince of Wales Drive, Regina, SK